IP Cameras

Q: What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Q: Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

Q: How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

Q: What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Q: Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

Q: How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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Speco Technologies

SKU: O8D8

Speco Technologies O8D8 8MP IP Dome Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens

8MP dome, IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered for outdoor & indoor
- 3840×2160 resolution at 30fps with H.265 compression for bandwidth efficiency
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal resistant, operates −40°F to 140°F
- 2.8mm fixed lens with line crossing & face detection analytics
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SKU: O8D9

Speco Technologies O8D9 8MP Outdoor Network Dome Camera

8MP outdoor dome, IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered under 13W
- 3840×2160 resolution at 30fps with true day/night and WDR
- Line crossing, face detection, vehicle detection built in
- IP67 dustproof/waterproof, IK10 impact resistant, single PoE run
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SKU: O8T1MG

Speco Technologies O8T1MG O8T1MG 8MP 4K Turret IP Sec Cam 2.8-12m

8MP 4K turret with motorized 2.8-12mm lens and IP66 weatherproofing
- Motorized varifocal lens enables remote zoom and focus without site visits
- 8MP 4K @ 30fps H.265 compression with true day/night and face detection
- PoE powered, IP66 rated, -22 to 140°F operating range, NDAA compliant
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SKU: O8VB3M

Speco Technologies O8VB3M 8MP H.265 IR Bullet Camera

8MP motorized varifocal bullet with H.265 and IR for outdoor perimeter
- 3840×2160 resolution at 20fps H.265 codec cuts bandwidth vs H.264
- 2.8–12mm motorized zoom allows remote field-of-view adjustment
- True day/night IR plus WDR handles backlit and shadowed scenes
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SKU: TVIUTP

Speco Technologies TVIUTP HD-TVI Balun over UTP

HD-TVI video over standard Cat5e/Cat6 UTP cabling, no power needed
- Transmits HD-TVI signals over existing Category 5e or Category 6 UTP infrastructure
- Passive balun design requires no external power supply or active electronics
- Reduces material costs by eliminating need for dedicated coaxial cable runs
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-AI-360

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-360 UniFi AI Camera 8MP Fisheye

8MP 360° hemispheric fisheye with on-device AI for single-room coverage
- On-device object detection & tracking via quad-core processor—no cloud dependency
- 8MP fisheye captures full 360° hemisphere; ideal for lobby or retail floor overview
- PoE powered (8.64W); IPX4 splash-resistant for indoor mounting flexibility
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-AI-DSLR

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-DSLR 4MP Box AI Camera PoE+

4MP box camera with on-device AI analytics and PoE+ power
- On-camera AI inference for threat detection, occupancy, and behavioral analytics
- 4MP resolution (2688 × 1520) with quad-core processor, no external server needed
- IPX5-rated aluminum enclosure, -20°C to 40°C operating range, 17.77W PoE+ draw
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-AI-PRO

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-PRO 8MP Edge AI UniFi Camera

8MP fixed camera with quad-core edge AI and IP65 rating for UniFi
- On-device object detection and person/vehicle classification reduces bandwidth
- 8MP resolution captures detail for perimeter monitoring up to 30 meters
- PoE powered (<13W), IP65 rated, operates -20 to 40°C in outdoor mounts
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-AI-THETA

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA 12MP AI Dome Camera

12MP AI dome with on-camera detection for UniFi Protect systems
- 12MP (4000×3000) captures fine detail; quad-core processor runs person/vehicle detection locally
- PoE+ powered (12.5W); compact 140×70×38mm dome fits drop ceilings and wall mounts
- Night vision capable with wide-angle lens; line-crossing analytics reduce upstream bandwidth
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SKU: UVC-AI-THETA-HUB

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA-HUB UniFi AI Camera

12MP fisheye with edge AI processing, PoE powered, compact form
- Quad-core Arm processor runs AI analytics locally at 12MP resolution
- PoE operation at 12.5W max with -20 to 40°C operating range
- 140 x 70 x 38mm aluminum enclosure fits tight spaces and retrofit sites
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SKU: UVC-AI-THETA-PRO

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA-PRO UniFi AI Camera

180° panoramic AI camera with edge processing and 12MP fisheye
- Hemispheric ~180° field of view covers expansive areas in single shot
- On-device person detection, package recognition, behavioral analytics
- PoE-powered at 12.5W max; operates -20 to 40°C with GbE connectivity
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-G4-DOME

Ubiquiti UVC-G4-DOME 4MP Compact Dome IP Camera

Compact 4MP dome camera, 5W PoE, indoor surveillance
- 4MP resolution captures facial detail and license plates at 15–25 ft
- Ultra-low 5W power draw runs 4+ cameras per PoE switch port
- Hard-coated polycarbonate dome resists impact in high-traffic areas
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SKU: UVC-G4-DOORBELL-PRO-POE-KIT

Ubiquiti UVC-G4-DOORBELL-PRO-POE-KIT UniFi Protect Camera

PoE doorbell camera with 2MP night vision for UniFi Protect
- 2MP resolution with night vision in compact doorbell form factor
- PoE powered at just 3W, 44–57V DC with no separate wiring needed
- IPX4 weather-resistant aluminum and polycarbonate build for outdoor use
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-G5-BULLET

Ubiquiti UVC-G5-BULLET 2K Outdoor PoE IP Camera

2K outdoor bullet camera with PoE power and IP55 weather rating
- 2560 x 1920 resolution captures detail for facial ID and license plates
- IP55 rated polycarbonate/aluminum body handles rain, dust, -20 to 40°C
- Single PoE cable powers and connects via 10/100 MbE RJ45 port
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Ubiquiti

SKU: UVC-G5-DOME

Ubiquiti UVC-G5-DOME 2K Compact Indoor/Covered Outdoor Dome Camera

2K dome camera, 5W PoE power, indoor/covered outdoor
- 2560 × 1920 resolution with IR night vision for facial detail
- 5W PoE (802.3af) powers camera and data—no separate PSU needed
- UniFi Protect, ONVIF, RTSP integration for mixed VMS environments
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SKU: UVC-G5-DOME-ULTRA

Ubiquiti UVC-G5-DOME-ULTRA Compact 4K Dome IP Camera

Compact 4K dome camera with PoE for recessed ceiling mounting
- 4K resolution (3840 × 2160) with H.264/H.265 encoding on dual-core processor
- Night vision IR and fixed focal-length lens for predictable coverage geometry
- Single PoE connection (4.2W max) with UniFi Protect ecosystem integration
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Form Factor by Scene

Bullet cameras signal deterrence and reach long distances; domes blend into architecture and resist tampering; turrets split the difference with clean IR without dome-ball reflection. Panoramic 360° replaces 3-4 fixed cameras in open interiors. Match form factor to scene geometry, not aesthetic preference. See our coverage engineering guide for scene-planning methodology.

Pixel Density Over Megapixels

A 4K camera set 80 feet back delivers worse identification imagery than a 2MP camera at 30 feet. PPF (pixels per foot) on the target — not raw resolution — is what determines recognition vs. identification grade coverage. Our DORI pixel density guide covers the math for every common scene.

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure procurement excludes Hikvision, Dahua, and their OEM-rebranded subsidiaries. Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Specify compliance in RFPs — it cannot be retrofitted into a deployment after-the-fact.

Edge AI & Analytics

Modern IP cameras run object classification, line-crossing detection, loitering, and people counting on the camera itself — filtering false alarms before they reach the NVR. Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, and Hikvision AcuSense all run on-camera. Proper scene setup matters as much as the algorithm.

PoE Power Budget

Peak draw for outdoor cameras with heaters + IR can hit 25W+; PTZ models can demand 60-90W (PoE++). A 24-port switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 PTZs. Plan switch power for simultaneous peak — see PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Storage & Retention Math

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality; smart codecs drop further during static scenes. 30-day retention on 4K across 32 cameras is very different math than 30-day on 2MP H.265. Use our retention math guide before sizing your NVR or storage array.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile S + G + T

Industry standard for IP camera interoperability. Profile S = live streaming, G = recording/playback, T = advanced streaming (H.265 + analytics metadata). Certified conformance — not vague "ONVIF compatible" language — is what guarantees cross-VMS interoperability. Check spec sheets for profile-level certification.

DORI Classification

IEC 62676-4 defines four detection distances: Detect (25 PPF), Observe (63 PPF), Recognize (125 PPF), Identify (250 PPF). Most forensic-grade IP camera deployments need Recognize or Identify at the scene's farthest point — which drives lens selection and mounting distance calculations.

H.265 + Smart Compression

Modern codec with 40-50% lower bitrate than H.264 at equivalent perceived quality. Smart Stream / Zipstream / WiseStream variants drop bitrate further by identifying static scene regions. Matters most for multi-month retention at scale — storage savings compound.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio handled simultaneously. Entry-level 120dB, premium 150dB. Matters most at doorways, loading docks, and glass-heavy entries where interior shadow meets exterior sunlight. Hanwha Wisenet 7 and Axis Forensic WDR flagship at 150dB+.

PoE+ / PoE++ (802.3at / 802.3bt)

802.3at delivers 25.5W/port — sufficient for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR. 802.3bt (Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W) powers PTZs, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

Edge Storage + Failover

SD card slots on modern IP cameras provide local failover recording when network or NVR drops. Not a primary-storage solution — but essential for high-availability deployments. Industrial-grade SD cards (not consumer) required; typical 256GB to 1TB.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Site Retail Chain

Mixed deployment: 180° panoramic at POS/entry, bullet cameras at back-of-house and dock, domes at stockroom and offices. Centralized VMS with per-site NVR or cloud hybrid. Analytics for people-counting and dwell-time. Typical 12-24 cameras per site, 30-60 day retention.

Corporate Campus

Outdoor bullets + PTZs at perimeter and parking structures; indoor domes at main lobbies, elevator banks, server rooms, and loading bays; multi-sensor at atriums. Integration with access control for door-forced-open and tailgating event overlays.

Industrial & Warehouse

Long-range bullets at loading docks and fence-line, thermal at fuel-storage perimeter, panoramic cameras in high-bay for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Heavy use of on-camera analytics for forklift-zone intrusion detection. See warehouse surveillance.

Municipal & Critical Infrastructure

NDAA-mandatory deployments: Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO only. Thermal + visible dual-sensor at perimeter; PTZ with radar-slewing at large-area monitoring; LPR at ingress/egress points. FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3 streaming, integration with emergency communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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Speco Technologies O8D8 8MP IP Dome Camera with 2.8mm Fixed Lens

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Ubiquiti UVC-AI-DSLR 4MP Box AI Camera PoE+

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-PRO 8MP Edge AI UniFi Camera

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA 12MP AI Dome Camera

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA-HUB UniFi AI Camera

Ubiquiti UVC-AI-THETA-PRO UniFi AI Camera

Ubiquiti UVC-G4-DOME 4MP Compact Dome IP Camera

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Ubiquiti UVC-G5-DOME-ULTRA Compact 4K Dome IP Camera

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